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Very good afternoon doctors! i bought an old-fashioned transistor radio this morning..on the back of the box, there is a warning that i may be exposed to lead and also phlactates, potential for cancer. should i return the radio? is this dangerous?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

No risk, no worry: In the 1960s, millions and millions of people used transistor radios. Almost nobody had any health problems as a result. Don't worry about it.

Dr Machanic agreed

Answered 1/12/2021

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A member asked:

Very good afternoon doctors! i bought an old-fashioned transistor radio this morning..on the back of the box, there is a warning that i may be exposed to lead and also phlactates, potential for cancer. should i return the radio? is this dangerous?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Dr Machanic agreed

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